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• Consumer Reports' Latest Vacuum Tests Suck the Air Out of Product Claims

  Consumer Reports' tests of 81 models sucked the air out of some vacuum cleaner marketing claims.

• Know Your Asthma Triggers and Clear the Air

  Keys to asthma-proofing your home.

• Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

• Introduction to Antimicrobial Products or "Treated Articles"

  What kind of antimicrobial properties do they have?

• For a Healthy Hearth

  Take a few smart measures before settling in for a warm winter in front of the fire.

• How to Find a Clean and Healthy Hotel

  Be choosy about your temporary home away from home.

• Air Conditioning Could Save Your Life

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers winning tips in the very real fight to beat the heat.

• TLC for Sweaters

  The delicate touch.

• The Drapery Department

  Find out what you can realistically expect from cleaning window draperies.

• Clean Deep, Breathe Easier

  The Maids Home Services provides tips to remove allergy and asthma triggers.

• Germ Warfare - Understanding the Enemy

  What you don’t see can hurt you. Invisible to the naked eye, a world of microorganisms (living things so small you need a microscope to see them) lives in soil, on your skin, in your mouth, on the floor, doorknobs, cell phones, walls, computer keyboards, or countertops — pretty much everywhere.

• Don't Sneeze and Drive

  Ban sniffling and sneezing behind the wheel. Make your car an allergen-free zone!

• Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air

  Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.

• The Great Guest Rush

  You CAN fit the crucial stuff in before visitors show up. Here is a planned strategy!

• Ready for Guests?

  They’re coming. But don’t panic. With a little planning, you’ll look like you have it all together and make visitors feel genuinely comfortable in your space.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned?

  Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.

• Road Trip!

  The ever-ready vehicle is stocked with the necessities that will make you look as organized as you really will be.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Vacuuming

  Proper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep carpet clean, while having a positive impact on the cleanliness of your home and the air you breathe.

• Smoking in the House - How Bad is It, Really?

  You may be surprised to learn what it brings into the home environment.

• Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

  Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.

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